Redskins Re-sign EJ Biggers

[calia]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

I agree with this except the choice of Clark. Rogers is a proven NFL CB and would be a difference maker in the W-L record. But Clark's past health issues combined with his age makes me want to take a pass on him.
I can not help but feel like Hasslett does not understand the importance of a team leader at FS. It seems like he goes into a season with ?'s and inexperienced youth at that position. Why?

I have a feeling we might acquire a veteran Safety if a good one becomes available during preseason cuts. Every year a couple good players become available when teams make the tough cuts. In the past we did not have the cap space to pounce on one. Now we have the flexibility to do it. We better. Let's see what happens.

The comment makes me wonder whether Haslett will move Hall into the FS slot and rely on Porter, Crawford, Biggers, and Minnifield to battle it out for the 2 and 3 spots opposite Amerson. So Hall and Merriweather as safties, and Amerson and player TBD at the corner. Even though Merriweather was at FS most of last year, for hiscareer he's more of a SS, so pairing him with Hall could work. But that puts a lot more faith in the youngsters in the CB position that most would be comfortable with.

[That Guy]

list looks like a lot of bodies. meh. if the FO wants to try someone cheap, i wouldn't mind, but nothing jumps out as a great buy.

[calia]

Originally Posted by That Guy

list looks like a lot of bodies. meh. if the FO wants to try someone cheap, i wouldn't mind, but nothing jumps out as a great buy.

The only one that intrigues me (slightly) is Major Wright. He's only 25 and has mostly been solid, according to Rotoworld, at least.

[redskin37]

Horrible tackler. Might not make final roster.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

I think adding Crawford and Thomas are going to be the additions we need to the back end. Crawford really made strides last year hopefully he can get well and get after it.

[Lotus]

It would be awesome if Crawford and/or Minnifield keep Porter on the bench and Biggers off the roster.

[REDSKINS4ever]

E.J. Biggers is Haslett guy.....Haslett spoke highly of Biggers last year.......Rob Jackson still hasn't been re-signed......I think he will be back too.....

[That Guy]

i guess no one offered jackson the money he thought he'd get. he'd be nice depth for sure.

as for safety, i wouldn't mind trying major wright, but i think our first pick should probably go safety. hopefully the guy we draft and PT prove to be the starting combo we've been hoping for.

just remember thomas had a bad injury and might not be fully recovered till halfway through the season... which kind of sucks :/.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by That Guy

i guess no one offered jackson the money he thought he'd get. he'd be nice depth for sure.

as for safety, i wouldn't mind trying major wright, but i think our first pick should probably go safety. hopefully the guy we draft and PT prove to be the starting combo we've been hoping for.

just remember thomas had a bad injury and might not be fully recovered till halfway through the season... which kind of sucks :/.

There you have it! Now why the hell should we be in the position of needing to draft a safety again this year?

I'm not criticizing your post, That Guy, I'm just pissed that Bruce didn't fix this position in FA. There were several good, young options. He had enough cap space and flexibility to get it done. He should have stepped up and got it done. Instead, he overpaid for a mediocre OG who isn't going to help fix our OL problem.

What were your FA priorities? Mine were FS and RT. Do we have a FS or a RT? No! Priorities are what you do first. If your roof is leaking you don't blow your repair budget by installing new tile in the kitchen.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

There you have it! Now why the hell should we be in the position of needing to draft a safety again this year?

I'm not criticizing your post, That Guy, I'm just pissed that Bruce didn't fix this position in FA. There were several good, young options. He had enough cap space and flexibility to get it done. He should have stepped up and got it done. Instead, he overpaid for a mediocre OG who isn't going to help fix our OL problem.

What were your FA priorities? Mine were FS and RT. Do we have a FS or a RT? No! Priorities are what you do first. If your roof is leaking you don't blow your repair budget by installing new tile in the kitchen.

unless they safeties were getting too much compared to what they'd provide the team. I can't speak to their thoughts on the FAs they didn't sign. but if we have one glaring need right now and 1 high pick to fix it with, might as well roll the dice. ideally PT shows he can play and we're set there for 10 years, but, you know, real life.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

There you have it! Now why the hell should we be in the position of needing to draft a safety again this year?

I'm not criticizing your post, That Guy, I'm just pissed that Bruce didn't fix this position in FA. There were several good, young options. He had enough cap space and flexibility to get it done. He should have stepped up and got it done. Instead, he overpaid for a mediocre OG who isn't going to help fix our OL problem.

What were your FA priorities? Mine were FS and RT. Do we have a FS or a RT? No! Priorities are what you do first. If your roof is leaking you don't blow your repair budget by installing new tile in the kitchen.

I'm sure they had some targets at FS or RT, but didn't want to overpay.

But then that brings up a question. Why did they overpay for the likes of Shawn Lavuao? Wouldn't it have been better to overpay for Alterraun Verner, Jon Asamoah, or TJ Ward? Each of those guys signed contracts in the neighborhood of Lavuao's; about 5 million a year. I'm befuddled.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

I'm sure they had some targets at FS or RT, but didn't want to overpay.

But then that brings up a question. Why did they overpay for the likes of Shawn Lavuao? Wouldn't it have been better to overpay for Alterraun Verner, Jon Asamoah, or TJ Ward? Each of those guys signed contracts in the neighborhood of Lavuao's; about 5 million a year. I'm befuddled.

Add to your list Geoff Schwartz and Mike Mitchell.

[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Add to your list Geoff Schwartz and Mike Mitchell.

Yeah Mitchell went to the steelers for $25mil/5yr (said to be liability in coverage). Given pitt kinda runs our d and seems to pick players well, I wish I hindsight we got him. Same with Eugene Monroe OT ravens. Kinda pricey at $37.5 mil/5yr but if he could be longterm bookend opposite Williams... Prolly would've gotten into bidding war with Balt, right? But man if we could have the best tackle duo siince Samuels/Jansen....

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

I'm sure they had some targets at FS or RT, but didn't want to overpay.

But then that brings up a question. Why did they overpay for the likes of Shawn Lavuao? Wouldn't it have been better to overpay for Alterraun Verner, Jon Asamoah, or TJ Ward? Each of those guys signed contracts in the neighborhood of Lavuao's; about 5 million a year. I'm befuddled.

I have to agree with this a bit. It will be very telling how Shawn Lavuao, Alterraun Verner, Jon Asamoah and TJ Ward perform and produce next season. The dollar amount in Shawn Lavuao's contract is a head scratcher at this point.

[Gary84Clark]

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